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​Judge and prejudice: On conduct in judicial proceedings

Judicial officers must be mindful of language that reveal bias




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​Embattled CM: On Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah

Anti-graft moves should not be overshadowed by political motive




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Staying the course: On the fight against air pollution in the Indo-Gangetic plains

The Centre and the States need to fight air pollution together 




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​Delay and bail: On former Tamil Nadu Minister V. Senthilbalaji’s case

Senthilbalaji’s release on bail was overdue, but he should not be made a Minister




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​Mad doctrine: On Russia’s revision of its nuclear doctrine

Any threat of use of nuclear weapons must be viewed seriously 




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​Demand flux: On growth dynamics

Growth dynamics may falter with waning urban consumption




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​Steady but slow: On the VIPER mission, lessons for India

India’s space programme needs more resources to realise its full potential




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​The edge of war: On the West Asia situation

Iran should not give Israel an excuse to widen the war




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​Changes at the top: On the Tamil Nadu cabinet reshuffle 

Ministers must infuse confidence in the people they serve 




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​Heartland murmurs: On the Haryana Assembly elections

Haryana may throw up surprises after the realignments




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​Healthy sign: On the voting in the 2024 J&K Assembly elections

Turnout numbers in the Assembly elections show distinct patterns in south Kashmir




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​Inflection point: On the escalation in the multi-party West Asia conflict

West Asia needs the intervention of major world powers for peace 




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Split decision: On the rivalry between the two NCP factions

The ECI and the office of the Speaker have not played fair in cases of defection




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The other monsoon: On the northeast monsoon

Better modelling of the impact of northeast monsoon is essential




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Caste in jail: On discrimination in prisons

Time for State governments to end systemic discrimination in prisons




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A learning curve: On the PM Internship Scheme

The outcomes of the PM Internship Scheme’s pilot project need monitoring




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A defeat foretold: On the Maoist insurgency

Maoists must abandon armed struggle and enter the democratic process




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​Marina mayhem: On the IAF’s Chennai air show

The deaths at the air show in Chennai could have been prevented with better arrangements 




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​Regulation role: On the 2024 Medicine Nobel

The discovery of microRNA changed the understanding of gene regulation




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​Flipping scripts: On the Haryana and J&K election results  

BJP and INDIA bloc emerge clear winners in Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir




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Sweet and sour: On the laddu ‘adulteration’ case  

The inquiry into laddu adulteration must not be communalised




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​Against the odds: On the 2024 Haryana Assembly elections

The Congress could not counter the caste polarisation in Haryana 




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​First responder: On Maldives-India ties

India and Maldives let subtle diplomacy surpass muscular posturing 




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​Respect the mandate: On the 2024 Jammu and Kashmir elections

With elections done and dusted, J&K now must return to statehood




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Biology transformed: On the Nobel Prize in chemistry

Nobel for determining protein structure recognises a big advance




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Take the gauntlet: On safety and the Indian Railways

‘Kavach’ implementation is a priority but will not be a silver bullet




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A Korean win: On the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature

A Nobel raises Korean prose to success levels of its drama and music 




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Taking guard: On the RBI and growth concerns

The central bank’s price worries may be warranted but growth concerns are emerging




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Deeper role: On the U.S. and West Asia conflicts   

The escalating conflict cycle in West Asia could have disastrous consequences




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​Sufferers, awarded: On the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize

The Nobel Peace for the selfless Nihon Hidankyo should help stir debates on nuclear disarmament




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Abject failure: On India’s Global Hunger Index ranking

India’s ranks 105 out of 127 countries in the Global Hunger Index, 2024




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Canadian frostbite: On the India-Canada diplomatic war

India must consider the impact of its next steps on its diplomacy and image




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The endgame: On the injunction against Google

The U.S. district court injunction against Google could end its app dominance




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Battle of wits: On the Maharashtra and Jharkhand elections 

The Maharashtra and Jharkhand polls will witness intense political battles




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Fate of nations: On the 2024 Economics Nobel

The 2024 Nobel recognises the need for ‘inclusive’ institutions




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Israel versus the UN: On Tel Aviv’s move and India’s response

India’s stand must keep in mind the UN’s importance in the global order




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​Governor vs Government: On the hostilities in Tamil Nadu

Mr. Ravi must be withdrawn for needlessly wading into controversies




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​Complicit: On India and the U.S and Canada cases

India must come clean on its stance on transnational killings 




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​Allow for deliberation: On the legitimate demands of Ladakh

The lack of a legislature and regional autonomy in Ladakh has led to the current protests




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Culture and society: On upholding Section 6A of the Citizenship Act

Supreme Court of India verdict on citizenship law for Assam helps avoid fresh problems




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​West versus the rest: On western conduct and India

The West must not tolerate terror threats in the name of free speech 




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​Over the borderline: On the India-China deal 

The agreement between India and China opens new opportunities  




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​Celebration and vigil: On India, kala-azar and trachoma

India must not let its guard down on kala-azar




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Growth prescription: On the latest World Economic Outlook 

The IMF’s ‘mediocre’ medium-term outlook merits policy attention




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Cost of Games: On the 2026 Commonwealth Games 

Taking out popular sports from the CWG is a short-term solution 




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​Building blocks: On the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan  

The BRICS Summit showed that Russia was not without friends




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Neck and neck: On the U.S. presidential election

Trump and Harris offer U.S. voters vastly different choices 




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​Fair trade: On the 29th COP and India’s carbon market

India must develop a transparent carbon trade policy 




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At a loss: On the New Zealand-India three-match series

India batters frittered away the home advantage against New Zealand 




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​Beyond intoxication: On alcohol regulation, judicial verdict

Batting for States, the Supreme Court of India holds federal balance on regulating alcohol